Canned food has a longer shelf life than dried food, and it usually contains higher amounts of animal protein, but how do you know which one to buy? There are so many different options within different price ranges. After the 2007 recall scandal, you’re probably even more cautious about which brand you feed your pup. Here we’ll take a look at three of your best options and compare them side-by-side.

InnovaEVA

Cost:

• $2.45 per 13.2 ounce can

Why Buy:

• High-protein, based on ground chicken & turkey meat, bones, fat, cartilage and connective tissue
• No fillers, poultry-by-products or animal fat
• Preserved naturally with vitamins C and E

Keep in Mind:

• InnovaEVA is comparatively expensive
• Some dogs have difficulty digesting food with high levels of protein

Canidae

Cost:

• $1.39 per 13.2 ounce can

Why Buy:

• Contains high levels of high quality meats, chicken, lamb and fish
• Contains good carbohydrate sources, like brown rice and barley
• Contains skin & coat conditioners to maintain a healthy luxurious coat

Keep in Mind:

• Canidae recently increased its protein content and lowered its carbohydrate content, which caused some pets to become ill.

Natural Balance

Cost:

• $1.25 per 13.2 ounce can

Why Buy:

• Does not include typical food allergy irritants
• Has healthy brown rice and oatmeal, as opposed to corn or flour
• Highly rated by consumers (166 customers gave it 3.7 out of 5 stars on RateItAll
• Easily digestible

Keep in Mind:

• Natural Balance got some negative reviews in 2007, mostly because it was involved in the pet food recalls. After that, Natural Balance instituted a Buy with Confidence program which allows customers to view the product testing information online.